this had been lingering on my watchlist for some time but it turned out to be almost everything i’d hoped for .. a psychosexual fever dream, erotic and grotesque, laced with subtle dark humor.
thirst captivated me with its raw, unfiltered and unromantized portrayal of unapologetic depravity. capturing the very essence of what a realistic vampire narrative should embody. park chan-wook delves into his boldest depths, blending dark perverse desires with a tragic allure.
aside a few…
"i just want you to see me." •ﻌ•
l♡ve this sm .. i found myself relating to the feelings of longing and yearning to be seen .. it resonated with me on a personal level
i believe she would have adored nicole dollanganger ♡ also many parts of the film echo the same atmosphere found in both darling violetta's and jessicka's work
time is either missing or permanently a part of every waking moment.
there is something so familiar in how fucked and disturbing everyone and everything is in that town .. aimless and confused, i feel the same. this film stirred up things i hoped would stay buried .. never want to face them again.
“you called me your fucking angel.”
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contrary to what the premise might suggest, secretary is, for the most part, brimming with tenderness and optimism. it proposes that healing is possible, that victims can find happiness and that the dynamic between dominant and submissive can exist without shame or harm when grounded in trust and affection ..
i’m truly amazed by how its genius lies in the details, which grow richer with every rewatch .. the red pen motif is particularly striking as a symbol of…
